NY prosecutors will not charge Eliot Spitzer
NEW YORK (AP) Federal prosecutors say they will not bring criminal charges against former Gov. Eliot Spitzer for his role in a prostitution scandal.
The announcement was made Thursday by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia. Garcia said that after a thorough investigation, his office found no evidence that Spitzer or his office misused public or campaign funds for prostitution.
Garcia said: ``We have concluded that the public interest would not be further advanced by filing criminal charges in this matter.''
The news removes a huge legal cloud surrounding Spitzer, who was forced from office in March after it was revealed that he paid for high-priced call girls.
Spitzer issued a statement expressing relief that he won't face charges.
The statement read: ``I appreciate the impartiality and thoroughness of the investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, and I acknowledge and accept responsibility for the conduct it disclosed. I resigned my position as Governor because I recognized that conduct was unworthy of an elected official. I once again apologize for my actions.''
Spitzer was referred to in court papers as ``Client-9,'' who met a known prostitute in a Washington, D.C., hotel.
